The European Union satellite has released images that clearly show the extent of the flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Albania.
According to data from the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, the most affected areas are in central and western Albania, where the overflowing of rivers has flooded large areas of land and caused significant damage to agriculture and infrastructure.
Heavy rainfall in early January 2026 caused river flooding in parts of central and western Albania, leading to flooding in low-lying areas and along major river corridors.
The event affected several cities, including Fier and Berat, where flood waters inundated agricultural land and damaged local infrastructure.
The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) was activated (EMSR856) on 9 January 2026 to assess the extent of flooding. This data visualization, produced using the CEMS mapping product, shows the flooded areas as of 10 January 2026, with flooded areas represented in blue.
The information provided by CEMS is essential for disaster monitoring and mapping. More information about this activation is available here.
